How to Pronounce Painless

To pronounce "painless", say PAINL-ess — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

PAINL-ess

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💡 Tip for remembering “painless”

"painless" has 2 syllables: painl-ess. It rhymes with brainless and gainless, if that helps it stick.

What does painless mean?

adjective

  1. Free from pain; without pain or trouble.
  2. Not difficult; easy.

Antonyms

painful

Words that rhyme with painless

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

brainlessgainlessreinlessstainlessrainlessveinlessmanelesschainlesspanelessgrainless

Related words

pain-freeunpainfuleasyhumaneflawlessseamlesssimplepainful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "painless"?▾

"Painless" has 2 syllables: painl · ess.

What does "painless" mean?▾

Painless: Free from pain; without pain or trouble.

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